Xi extends condolences to EU over virus outbreak

An empty local market in Piazza San Giovanni di Dio is pictured, as the Italian government continues restrictive movement measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak, in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2020. [Photo/Agencies]

President Xi Jinping has extended condolences to the European Union over the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak, expressing the sincere sympathies to the EU and the people of its members.

Xi extended condolences in messages to the European Council President Charles Michel and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.